Program Specialist - Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement
Quick Summary
Coordinate on- and off-site program logistics, including reserving meeting space, managing registrations, preparing materials and supplies, arranging campus visits,
The Penn State College of Medicine Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement seeks a highly organized and collaborative Program Coordinator to support educational pathway and workforce development programs. This position will coordinate program operations, logistics, communications, participant engagement, budget tracking, data collection, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities. The Program Coordinator will work with internal stakeholders, academic and community partners, speakers, volunteers, participants, and program graduates to ensure programs are well organized, accessible, compliant with University and campus policies and procedures, and aligned with office and institutional priorities.
Responsibilities
~1 min readRequirements
~1 min readExperience coordinating programs, events, educational initiatives, community engagement activities, or workforce development efforts is preferred.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; the ability to manage multiple priorities; and proficiency using Microsoft Office and related technology tools. Experience working with academic, healthcare, community-based, or student-focused programs is beneficial.
This is an in-person position at the Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey PA.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
What We Offer
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $49,188–$71,340 a year
- 11% below the $67,600 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,652 salaries).
- Posted
- 27 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 29, 2026
- First seen
- October 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 26, 2026
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- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 25%
- Scored at
- October 26, 2026
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